Skip to content
WrenchConnect

2024 Ford F 150 Super Cab Gas
Common Problems

Ranked from 97 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

5
High severity
4
Medium
1
Low

10 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

Sort by
  1. 1

    Headlights too bright and blinding

    48complaints
    High severityOther

    Headlights are excessively bright, causing temporary blindness and difficulty seeing for oncoming drivers.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.52 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  2. 2

    Recall repair parts unavailable

    11complaints
    Low severityOther

    Parts for the NHTSA recall campaign are not available, causing delays in repair.

  3. 3

    Electrical System Malfunction

    10complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The digital gauge cluster screen frequently flickers, distorts, or shuts off and back on, leading to driver distraction.

  4. 4

    Transmission Issues

    10complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The 10R80 transmission experiences hard shifting, delayed shifts, and clunks, especially during cold starts.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 18 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  5. 5

    Brake System Failure

    8complaints
    High severityOther

    The brake system has failed multiple times, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  6. 6

    Forward collision avoidance system failures

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Contacts reported failures in the forward collision avoidance system, including non-functioning alerts and system malfunctions during driving.

  7. 7

    Brake System Issues

    4complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The anti-lock brake system and hill start assist have multiple failures, sometimes leading to loss of vehicle control.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  8. 8

    Engine Performance Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine has multiple issues including stalling at idle and vibrations at high speeds, often without warning lights.

  9. 9

    Engine Stall at Idle

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stutters and stalls at idle, especially after a cold start, affecting the vehicle's reliability.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  10. 10

    Service brake issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Contacts reported service brake malfunctions, including white smoke from rear wheels and unexpected acceleration while reversing.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
    Get local quotes

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.